Skyscrapers : how America grew up /

Details some of the innovations that enabled the building of taller and taller buildings, describes the various schools of skyscraper architecture, and explores the history of several famous skyscrapers.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Severance, John B.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Holiday House, [2000]
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Description
Summary:Details some of the innovations that enabled the building of taller and taller buildings, describes the various schools of skyscraper architecture, and explores the history of several famous skyscrapers.
Physical Description:112 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm.
Awards:Notable Children's Trade Books in the Field of Social Studies, 2001.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 105-107) and index.
ISBN:0823414922